It was so hot today that working in a shipping container was one of the more bad things I could have done, and it fried my brain. So a Kaffir Gin Fizz at Ti Ama on my way home from work was necessary, to soothe me. But also I still need sleep to repair while … Continue reading Ginuary 18th: Kaffir Gin Fizz @ Ti Ama.
Ginuary 17th: Seventh Heaven.
Seventh Heaven (No.2) 22.5ml/0.75oz dry gin (I used Patient Wolf) 7.5ml/0.25oz maraschino liqueur 15ml grapefruit juice Stir well with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a mint sprig. It's not Ginuary if I don't have a comparison day, where there are at least two different recipes floating around on the internet. … Continue reading Ginuary 17th: Seventh Heaven.
Ginuary 13th: Tas Berry Sour @ The Den Salamanca.
Ok. Let's talk about the Den. It's been open for around a month and still smells deliciously like pine or some other lovely wood, because it's got a ridiculously expensive fitout that's around 97% wooden. If that scent never leaves, it will be too soon. I would go to the Den just to take a … Continue reading Ginuary 13th: Tas Berry Sour @ The Den Salamanca.
Ginuary 11th: Grapefruit Vieux Mot.
Yesterday I said I wanted to use up a bunch of Green Chartreuse this year, and after re-sorting all my Pinterest drink links, I've realised I also want to make a bunch of drinks with grapefruit juice. Like... a bunch. I'm glad Pinterest Boards can now have sub-boards because one within my gin board is … Continue reading Ginuary 11th: Grapefruit Vieux Mot.
Ginuary 8th: Ye Almighty Martini @ Faro Tapas.
The last birthday hurrah for me is tonight at MONA's new wing, Pharos. It's a little undiscovered as yet but here's a hint from someone in the know: the hands-down best way to experience the new wing is via a dinner booking at Faro Tapas, the restaurant located within Pharos. You can just come for … Continue reading Ginuary 8th: Ye Almighty Martini @ Faro Tapas.
Ginuary 3rd: Boeing 314 @ Gold Bar Hobart.
I stumbled into Gold Bar tonight and declared, "I've just worked a twelve hour day and I want to die." The bartender told me to take a seat and he'd take care of everything. Unfortunately for him, I had to explain the unique challenge that Ginuary brings with it—something new. Something I haven't had before. … Continue reading Ginuary 3rd: Boeing 314 @ Gold Bar Hobart.
Ginuary 1st: Twin Turbo Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
We're back, baby! It's always fun to introduce myself to a bartender during Ginuary with, "hello, how are you with challenges?" Mercifully, a good bartender is ALWAYS good with challenges. Harry, working at the Tasmanian Craft Distillers Bar stall at the Taste of Tasmania, was quick enough to whip up one of the specials the … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Twin Turbo Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
Ginuary 26th: Sloe Pimm Fizz.
Today was a national public holiday in Australia, so like all good Australians I... worked a full day for public holiday penalty rates. My drink choice was based around a couple of Aussie (Tasmanian, to be exact) favourites I could throw in! Originally found on instagram, thanks to @haywardgary. Sloe Pimm Fizz 22.5ml gin (I … Continue reading Ginuary 26th: Sloe Pimm Fizz.
Ginuary 24th: Café Americano @ the Void Bar.
I finished work at MONA two hours before close today, which meant that I rewarded myself with a knock-off down in the void bar while most of my workmates were still busy working. It was grand. The Void Bar's current cocktail menu is quite impressive: a couple of punches to share, a page of creative … Continue reading Ginuary 24th: Café Americano @ the Void Bar.
Ginuary 3rd: Süd Polaire Frozen Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
Historically, the third of Ginuary is the day I celebrate at the Taste of Tasmania (3/5 years now, with exceptionally good excuses for the other two). The festival itself is getting a bit same-same for me—things don't appear to change much year to year, the real challenge is in scanning the stalls for any new … Continue reading Ginuary 3rd: Süd Polaire Frozen Negroni @ the Taste of Tasmania.
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